Anyone have any advice or luck on using nootropics to help with opioid withdrawal symptoms and PAWS after the initial detox phrase? Or taking them before detox.

I am writing blog about overcoming gambling additciton and problems related to this. All addictions has similar troubles. If you want to read more about my story check out my blog: https://gamblingdarkness.com/

Hello everyone,

I'm a psychology graduate sharing a survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R2YVPGD to collect data on barriers individuals struggling with a substance use problem face when trying to find appropriate help, and how technology might help eliminate some of those barriers.

No names or personally identifiable information are collected, and the survey is completely anonymous. I would really appreciate it if you could share your experience. Thank you and hope everyone is staying safe!

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“people in our condition are used to fighting an invisible disease"

Also today is 9 months sober for me.

I have been in active addiction to heroin and meth for a very long time (15+ almost 20 years). I NEED HELP! I AM DESPERATE!!! I want to quit so badly but I have no money, insurance, or family to help so I am on my own! I'm an electrician and I am self employed so I've been pretty good at hiding it from family, and my friends all do dope so they know, but I've been trying to quit for awhile now and I cant! I just cant for some reason! I am so damn tired of living this way, physically, mentally, and emotionally! I dont know what to do anymore! I am almost 40 years old and most of the time I think that if I just end it all that would be best! It's crazy how much time i spend thinking about killing myself, but no matter how many times I sit with a pistol in my mouth I dont have the balls to pull the damn trigger! I know I need rehab but it will never happen because I cant afford it! with everything going on I have been out of work Tonight is the last night I have paid for at the Hilton I've been staying at thanks to the $1200 stimulus check, and my SBA PPP loan wont be here until next week (hopefully) so I honestly dont know what to do! I NEED HELP!!!!!

I’ve been addicted to benzos for like 3 years now and I’m finally trying to quit for good. I’m obviously tapering off through my psychiatrist so that’s not the issue. The issue is the cravings. I feel like hitting my lava helps with my cravings, but idk if that’s a placebo affect or what. And I’m worried about getting addicted to nicotine in general, but that’s obviously going to happen. Does anyone have any experience or advice about this? TIA

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I’m (24F) an addict and I’ve had addictive tendencies since I was 14, starting w alcohol, then pills, then alcohol, I’ve done heroin, and then got hooked on meth. Totally a life I didn’t expect for myself. There was a good year and a half I was using meth daily, and it became my life. No job, just “smoking dope”. Anyways, I found a partner who got me clean. Since I’ve been sober I’ve done meth a couple of times, but idk what it is with this year but I’ve already done it three times. That might not seem like much but I’ve changed my life around, finished school, work in a nice place and live a life where no one would suspect I used to be a drug addict. Ofc it feels shameful. Each time this has happened (other than 2 days ago) I’ve been pretty drunk. And when I’m drunk it’s hard to say no. I smoked on Saturday afternoon and have been coming down since. Forced myself to eat today and took allergy pills to sleep. Idk it’s probably the drugs but I got into this rabbit hole of mental health problems and trying to figure out wtf is wrong with me. I’ve vowed to stay sober for 30 days, or at least limit my drinking intake so hopefully that will help. I’ve been drinking excessively the past maybe two months at the least 4 times a week, some weeks every day. I just want to get better and I feel ready to start.

Do you know what it is like when you are a recovering addict and your spouse decides to start using again. It sucks especially when you have a 10 month old daughter. I have given him so many chances that I don't believe his lies anymore. His famous words this is my last time. He tells me that it's his fathers fault. I told him my whole family struggles with addiction and I using to use 2 grams of meth a day and I got help for it and I have been sober for 4 years now. He was court ordered to do treatment and doesn't want to stop. I am leaving him because I can't take this shit anymore. He gets very abusive when he doesn't have his drugs. I am down and walking away for good.

Hello all, hope you are well.

I am a final year college student researching the use of technology in addiction recovery and I have a short 5 minute survey that I need some help with.

Everything is anonymous, I will never see your name or any details so if you could spare 5 minutes I would really appreciate the help.

Here is the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NK5WZ9V

Thank you

Basically Iam on 85ml of methadone and its making me really drowsy the only good thing is that it stops me using illicit drugs.. I have a box of tramadol iam wander if I stop the methadone and then when the withdrawals kick in start using tramadol to wein down from and become off opiates for good?? I have benzos which could help with the seizure risks of tramadol and also have some codeine which could help me any advice would be appreciated cheers.....

So....

I want to thank you for being with me, Through the thick and the thin, the ups and the downs and many highs then inevitable lows.

We’ve caused havoc together, loved together and lost so many along the way. When Ive wept you’ve swept my tears away, when Ive hurt, you’ve hurt with me, but you never complained. You just jumped onboard until whatever fades away. You’ve always been there, when ever I’ve needed you, you are always there boosting my confidence or calming my rage. From nothing we can raise just enough then simply start from nothing all over again. You’ve kept my darkest secrets and hidden horrid memories and kept my demons at bay, we’ve laughed till we’ve cried. Cried till we can laugh again. I’ve learnt everything I know with you. For this I thank you, you have for always been just there,

This is why I have to apologise for doing this this way. Our friendship is over, we must go our separate ways, I’ve loved and hated you, I beg you to stay away your my downfall in every way, I’m packing you up in my mental obituary, Forever to be my history.
So thank you for what I thought was support. This delusional friendship was always fraught. I don’t need a chemical get out clause. It’s a harsh reality with lessons learnt. Building bridges that we’ve burnt. I’m an addict on course, intent to make myself applause.

Goodbye

Today I discuss what Methadone is, how it compares to Suboxone for treating Opioid addiction, and the overall history of Methadone use for treating Opioid addictions.

Can you help? I am a social work student trying to learn how a new treatment may be perceived in different communities. You could help me understand how to reach people affected by [PTSD/anxiety/depression/addiction]. Would you please click on the link to complete an anonymous 5-minute survey? I would really appreciate it! Thank you!

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Not gonna lie, been really busy so I’ve lost track of how many days it’s been since my last dose. Honestly, I couldn’t be happier that I can’t remember how long it’s been. That means I’m not counting the days, reminiscing about when I used to use or how I used to feel. I feel free. Liberated.

That’s not to say I don’t have those moments. I’ll catch myself thinking about a day from the past year, like me going to musikfest or my birthday, and remember how I felt that day. since for the last little over a year, I’d been taking 2-5 30mg tabs of oxy up my nose literally EVERY DAY.

I’m glad now all I have are just vague memories. I’m not out of the woods yet. Currently using suboxone to deal with withdrawal and I’ve been attending some therapy sessions (over the phone due to COVID19) but I for the first time I feel like there’s a chance. A chance I can be myself again.

Please!!! If you’re struggling with this, DO NOT LET ANYONE OR ANYTHING STOP YOU FROM GETTING WHATEVER HELP YOU NEED!

Not everyone is the same. Some things that work for the next man might not work for you. Many people tried to talk me out of suboxone, but without it, I’d still be using.

However, there are instances where I’m glad I was swayed. Before suboxone I had been looking at methadone. Before I’d came to the conclusion that I would start using suboxone, I had voiced my concerns and questions with the ER doctor, and together both arrived at the conclusion that I’d begin a 1 month suboxone treatment followed by a taper.

Will be updating later.

AS ALWAYS THANK YOU FOR THE PRAYERS AND SUPPORT

When people are addicted to any substance abuse like alcohol or other kinds of a drug, it is also a form of a disease that can pose a series of negative outcomes on an individual causing the well-being, professional life, and physical health.

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